Heads up for any Hong Kong citizen heading to China, you may be detained, refused entry, forced to have spy apps installed on your phone, forced to delete photos, and otherwise harassed by Chinese immigration officials. At the very least you will have your phone searched and private messages read.
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Hong kongers trying to cross the border into mainland China have reported being asked to unlock their mobile phones by immigration officers for the inspection of photos and videos related to the anti-extradition bill protests.
Of 10 travellers who shared their experiences with the Post, five said mainland authorities had also inspected their private messages at land control points between Hong Kong and the neighbouring city of Shenzhen.
In one case a Hongkonger was not allowed to return to the city, while another claims he was forced to delete all relevant videos and images.
All of them – most of whom declined to be named as they cross the border regularly and feared repercussions if they were named – said this was the first time they had the contents of their phone examined.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...kongers-phones
More on the spy app likely being used by Chinese immigration
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/2/20...hones-xinjiang